CHAMBERSBURG &GT;&GT; Five adults and several children have been displaced, and a man has been sent to the hospital, after a fire began in the kitchen of their North Franklin Street home Saturday evening.

At around 6:19 p.m., firefighters were called to the scene of a two-story home at 327 N. Franklin St. for a kitchen fire.

Deputy Fire Chief Norman Reitz of the Chambersburg Fire Department, said the fire had extended into the cabinets and caused minor smoke damage.

"One resident was transported to the hospital for burns on his chest, face and throat," Reitz said.

"He was trying to put out the fire," said Christina Small, a resident of the home.

Reitz said that the victim was taken to Chambersburg Hospital and said they believe he was in the kitchen at the time the fire began.

Larry Small, Christina's husband, said that Christina was cooking and had just stepped away from the stove when something happened in the venting units above the stove.

"I stepped away for two seconds," she said, "And when I turned back, it was starting to smoke."

Alexis Curran, 13, said she hoped her father was okay and was glad that everyone got out.

She also said she was thankful that the firefighters brought out her 8-week-old kitten Tiger, who had been inside.

Another cat escaped, according to Christina.

The American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents.

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Anyone who would like to assist the residents may call Christina at 217-9323.